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As an Art Teacher

Nov 11, 2020
1 min

Over Under Over Under!

This year I have been swimming in paint while my yarn has collected dust! But lately as we've headed into Fall and the Holiday season,...

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Lily Allen

Apr 20, 2020
2 min

Artists to Know About!

Art teachers are constantly looking for new artists so they can expose their students to as much as possible. Normally, I always know...

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Lily Allen

Mar 27, 2020
1 min

Quarantine Family Art Activity!

Hey guys! Throughout this crazy time of quarantine and social distancing, I have been so inspired by all of the amazing resources people...

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Lily Allen

Sep 11, 2019
1 min

Splash of Color!

One of my all time favorite techniques to teach is tissue paper bleeds! There is a lot a kid can do with a page full of color! And using...

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Lily Allen

Aug 30, 2019
2 min

The "I Can't Draw" Barrier

"I can't draw!" That is the phrase I hear most often from people who do not consider themselves to be artists. I get it from my students,...

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Lily Allen

Feb 21, 2019
3 min

Meditative Mandalas

My favorite way to write lesson plans is start with the Big Idea. Obviously it is good for students to learn technical skills like the...

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